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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.24, 215.30 and 136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.24, 215.30 and 136.04 is: 204.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.24 : 215.30 = 136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.24/215.30 = 136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.24x = 215.30 × 136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.24x = 29,288.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,288.68/143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.48

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